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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.23, 925.82 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.23, 925.82 and 506.34 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.23 : 925.82 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.23/925.82 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.23x = 925.82 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.23x = 468,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,777.17/615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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